Fresh Idea Collective

05/30/2026

Join us this Wednesday, June 3rd from 10 am - noon at The Wild Hog for a morning of focused business discussion with other women entrepreneurs. Only 2 tickets remain!

Save your seat now at https://tinyurl.com/36typ4xy.

This event includes coffee, tea, water and a baked treat straight from the ovens of The Wild Hog (gluten-free options available).

How it works:

FIX is based on the concept that everyone has something valuable to contribute to the conversation.

Whether it's a challenge you’ve faced and overcome, a question you've answered for your own business, or a strategy that's working for you currently, your input will help shape the experience for everyone in the room.

This collaborative environment is designed to strengthen your network while creating space for meaningful conversations that lead to real business progress.

This month, we'll be kicking off our FIX session with a Cafe Chat with Jane Stewart, a Canadian content creator, speaker and storyteller.

Through cinematic visuals, grounded storytelling, humour, and authenticity, Jane has built a loyal community around the message that people are not broken by what they survive.

Jane will be sharing with us one of the business challenges she has faced recently as an entrepreneur, and how she overcame it.

Following Jane's story, we'll dive into our small group challenges.

We hope to see you there, fabulous

05/28/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for Stratford’s first-ever HERStory Netwalking Tour, a collaboration between Fresh Idea Collective and Stratford Walking Tours.

Our group met up at Hartman's Coffee & Tea (yum!) in Downtown Stratford before setting out on a 1-hour guided walk. 🥤 Thanks for the fuel, Liesa!

What followed was an incredibly eye-opening experience! The women Lauri taught us about truly were change-makers and world-shapers. A true inspiration to each one of us. ✨

Our tour ended (conveniently) at the award-winning JENN and Larry's Ice Cream Shoppe on York Street. What a perfect ending to an amazing evening. 🍦

Missed out on this month’s event? Visit https://www.freshideacollective.com/events to join us for one of TWO events we’re hosting in June.

We’d love to see you there!

05/27/2026

So excited for tonight’s sold-out HERstory Netwalking Tour of Downtown Stratford in collab with Stratford Walking Tours.☀️ And oh-so-grateful for this perfect weather…. see you there!

05/26/2026

Looking for some fresh business inspiration? ☀️ Check out my new book, “Helium: Leveraging the Power of Community to Lift Yourself and Others”, available now in the following local shops:

🌼 Got It Made (Stratford)
🌼 Betty’s Bookshelf (St. Marys)
🌼 Coles (Stratford Mall)

This book was written specifically for purpose-driven women on the rise — like you!

Also available on Amazon or at https://www.freshideacollective.com/helium.

Happy reading!

05/24/2026

I love this. 💛 One of the things we emphasize is that the Fresh Idea Collective is NOT a clique. Each month we have new women who join us, and the objective is always to make them feel seen and welcomed.

I hope you felt that way when you came to your first Fresh Idea Collective event.

Curious about what’s coming up next? https://www.freshideacollective.com/events to learn more. 👆

We’d love to get to know you and your business better!

05/23/2026

If you’re signed up for our Fresh Idea Exchange (FIX) at The Wild Hog on June 3rd, hold onto your horses! 🐴 Before we dive into our small group discussion about the challenges currently facing our businesses, we’ll hear from the inimitable Jane Stewart, a Canadian content creator, speaker and storyteller.

Jane is best-known for blending Western fashion with deeper conversations around childhood trauma, grief, depression, healing, and reinvention later in life.

After spending over 20 years in the corporate world, Jane began building her platform in her late 50s, creating emotionally honest content that resonates with women navigating resilience, identity, and personal growth.

Through cinematic visuals, grounded storytelling, humour, and authenticity, Jane has built a loyal community around the message that people are not broken by what they survive.

Her work explores confidence, boundaries, emotional healing, and rediscovering yourself at any age.

Jane will be sharing with us one of the business challenges she has faced recently as an entrepreneur, and how she overcame it.

Not signed up yet? Space is limited, so reserve your seat today: https://tinyurl.com/mrkszmsc

We hope to see you there fabulous !

05/21/2026

If you're a female solopreneur who's ready to make the shift to becoming the CEO of her own business, visit https://tinyurl.com/4uwwub99 to join Kerry Ramsay of Fresh Idea Collective and Cheyanne O'Driscoll of CO' Marketing on Tuesday, June 9th for a FREE workshop on "The Solopreneur to CEO Mindshift: Grow Your Thinking to Grow Your Business."

As solopreneurs, we're often the biggest bottleneck in our business.

Even if we're content to remain a Company of One, our habits, fears, capacity limits, and decision-making patterns directly impact revenue, growth, and sustainability.

In this 1-hour workshop we will explore:

• Ways to break free from the Solopreneur Trap
• How the CEO Shift™ Framework can transform the way you lead your business
• Your personal growth ceiling and what’s holding your revenue back
• The next-level thinking that’s required to make strategic decisions with confidence

You’ll walk away from this workshop with:

• More clarity on what’s currently limiting your business growth
• A powerful mindset shift from operator → CEO
• Insight into how your decision-making impacts revenue and sustainability
• One clear CEO-level action you can implement immediately

Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to step into a bigger leadership role, this workshop will help you start making decisions like a CEO rather than a solopreneur.

We hope to see you there, fabulous !

05/21/2026

“I attended the Fresh Idea Collective’s 2026 Business LeadHERship Summit and came away with so many fresh ideas, new connections, and clarity about what my leadership statement is. 💛

The venue was beautiful. The speakers were talented. The food was delicious. The attendees were brave.

I would highly recommend any Fresh Idea Collective event if you are looking to grow your network, expand your leadership capacity, and have more fun!”

~ Sarah Kinlin, Pearl Performance Inc.

Thanks so much for being a part of our April event, Sarah! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Curious about what’s coming up next? Visit https://www.freshideacollective.com/events to join us!

05/19/2026

How three Canadian women are redefining leadership and proving that it is possible to lead with heart while creating success and value.

https://tinyurl.com/yc5a52v5

Here’s how they’re redefining leadership—and proving that it is possible to lead with heart while creating success and value.

05/16/2026

Imagine setting aside a full day this summer 🌻 to focus on building your Bookable Speaker Brand™ in the company of other purpose-driven women.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/3pddzxhm for all the details about the 2026 Speaker Camp for Women taking place on Friday, August 21st from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at Forest Hills Retreat Centre in Harrington (20 minutes from Stratford).

Throughout the day, you’ll assemble the key components of your Bookable Speaker Brand™, so you can clearly communicate your value, stand out from the crowd, and land more paid speaking opportunities.

At the end of the day, you’ll leave with a clear story, strong positioning statement, and practical tools so you can stand up, stand out, and get booked.

PLUS you can also look forward to:

🌻 Small-group discussions to share ideas and resources

🌻 A guided movement session to energize your body and thinking�
🌻 A delicious boxed lunch from Lynn River Farm to enjoy outdoors on the retreat’s spacious property�
🌻 A mid-day reset with the option of a gentle wooded trail walk or quiet reflection time�
🌻 Refreshing beverages and nourishing treats to keep you fuelled throughout the day

🌻 A high-energy afternoon laughter yoga session with Jenna Goodhand to boost creativity and connection�
🌻 An opportunity to share your story with others in a safe and supportive environment�
🌻 A closing campfire circle designed to help you reflect on key takeaways and next steps

There’s no better place to focus on the business behind your speaking than this full-day learning and networking experience in the beautiful setting of Forest Hills Retreat Centre, nestled on 25 acres of forest, trails, and open space. 🌲

Join us for a day beneath the pines to build your Bookable Speaker Brand™.

Spots are limited to 40 women. Reserve your seat today!